NAD C316 BEE
NAD C316 BEE stereo integrated amplifier, 2 × 40 W into 8 Ω, with built-in MM phono input and headphone output.
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Description
The NAD C316 BEE is a stereo integrated amplifier designed to power a pair of speakers and centralise several audio sources. It incorporates an MM phono stage, allowing a turntable fitted with a moving-magnet cartridge to be connected directly without an external preamplifier, as well as line inputs for other sources.
Its continuous power output is 2 × 40 W into 8 Ω, a value measured continuously that guarantees stable operation over time. It also has an IHF dynamic power reserve of up to 170 W into 2 Ω, allowing it to absorb sudden musical peaks, such as a bass drum hit or a brass attack, without effort or audible signal compression. Its harmonic distortion remains below 0.03% across the entire audible bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a low level that limits colouration of the sound.
This model is aimed at a listener looking for a reliable foundation for a compact stereo system, particularly if they already own a turntable with an MM cartridge and wish to avoid purchasing a separate phono preamplifier. The built-in headphone output also allows for individual listening without engaging the speakers.
Technical specifications
| Power | 2 × 40 W (8 Ω) |
| IHF dynamic power | up to 170 W (2 Ω) |
| Harmonic distortion | < 0.03% (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Inputs | MM phono + line inputs |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 435 × 83 × 288 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 5.5 kg |
What to check before buying used
When buying used, it is worth checking the operation of the volume potentiometer, which is often prone to crackling or loss of contact with age, as well as the condition of the protection relays and internal capacitors, components susceptible to wear on amplifiers of this generation. It is also useful to test the MM phono stage with an actual source to ensure there is no hiss or hum, and to check all line inputs as well as the headphone output to rule out any faulty contacts.
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